Which of the following best describes how settlers traveled west?(1 point)
Responses
Settlers from New England traveled south to take over plantations in Georgia and Alabama.
Settlers from New England traveled south to take over plantations in Georgia and Alabama.
Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.
Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.
Many settlers traveled along with Daniel Boone across Lake Ontario to the Gateway to the West
Many settlers traveled along with Daniel Boone across Lake Ontario to the Gateway to the West
Most African Americans were given their freedom so they could help clear the trails for other settlers.
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The correct answer is: Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.
Why does the cartoon, from the Bank War in 1832, portray President Jackson as a king?
(1 point)
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Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office.
Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office.
Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
Many people felt he was motivated by his own wealth.
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Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office.
Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office.
Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
Many people felt he was motivated by his own wealth.
The correct answer is: Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank.
"In 1832, Jackson had vetoed a bill calling for an early renewal of the second bank's charter, but the renewal was still possible when the charter expired in 1836; to prevent that from happening, he set out to reduce the bank's economic power."
Based on the sentence above, what conclusions can you make about Jackson's view on the Second Bank of the United States?
(1 point)
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Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank only because of new regulations.
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank only because of new regulations.
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank,
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank,
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal of the bank.
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal of the bank.
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal with new regulations.
Based on the sentence above, what conclusions can you make about Jackson's view on the Second Bank of the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank only because of new regulations.
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank only because of new regulations.
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank,
Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank,
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal of the bank.
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal of the bank.
Andrew Jackson supported the renewal with new regulations.
The correct answer is: Andrew Jackson opposed the renewal of the bank.
How did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 go against the Worcester v. Georgia ruling?(1 point)
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It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.
It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.
It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.
It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.
It extended a military campaign against Native American peoples who had farm land.
Responses
It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.
It was a law banning Native American groups from owning land within the borders of any U.S. state.
It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.
It nullified all previous treaties that protected the interests of Georgians against Cherokees.
It extended a military campaign against Native American peoples who had farm land.
The correct answer is: It ignored that fact that Native American lands were sovereign and not technically part of the United States.
Who was President Jackson's vice president that led the resistance to the Tariff of 1828?(1 point)
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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Henry Clay
Henry Clay
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
John C. Calhoun
Responses
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Henry Clay
Henry Clay
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
John C. Calhoun
The correct answer is: John C. Calhoun.
How did John Calhoun react to the Tariff of 1828?(1 point)
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He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He devised a Force Bill allowing the president the right to use the army to enforce the tariff.
Responses
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He devised a Force Bill allowing the president the right to use the army to enforce the tariff.
The correct answer is: He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
show the challenges faced by Native American groups on the Trail of Tears?(1 point)
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It shows where federal troops made a series of deadly attacks on Native American camps.
It shows where federal troops made a series of deadly attacks on Native American camps.
It details the areas along the trail where disease was most common.
It details the areas along the trail where disease was most common.
It details the time it took for these groups to walk from their homelands to their new territories.
It details the time it took for these groups to walk from their homelands to their new territories.
It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands.
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It shows where federal troops made a series of deadly attacks on Native American camps.
It shows where federal troops made a series of deadly attacks on Native American camps.
It details the areas along the trail where disease was most common.
It details the areas along the trail where disease was most common.
It details the time it took for these groups to walk from their homelands to their new territories.
It details the time it took for these groups to walk from their homelands to their new territories.
It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands.
The correct answer is: It shows the long distances they were forced to walk to reach their designated lands.
Which of the following accurately portrays what life was like for pioneers traveling west?(1 point)
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Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.
Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.
Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.
Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.
Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
Pioneers traveled along well-maintained trails with little difficulty.
Responses
Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.
Entire families rarely traveled together because it was too dangerous for the children.
Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.
Travel across the land was preferred over river travel because of the need to bring wagons.
Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
Pioneers traveled along well-maintained trails with little difficulty.
The correct answer is: Pioneers carried all their possessions on long and dangerous trails.
the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commerical city in the united states. the effect of the canal was both immediate and dramatic and settlers poured west. the explosion of trade prophesied by governor clinton began, spurred by freight...
How did the economic success of the Erie Canal impact westward expansion?
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Responses
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.
There was an increased demand for laborers to help build similar canals to the West.
How did the economic success of the Erie Canal impact westward expansion?
(1 point)
Responses
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.
There was an increased demand for laborers to help build similar canals to the West.
The correct answer is: There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
Which of the following was NOT a significant challenge faced by pioneers during westward expansion?(1 point)
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Severe weather conditions
Severe weather conditions
Hostile Native American tribes
Hostile Native American tribes
Abundant natural resources
Abundant natural resources
Rough Terrain
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Severe weather conditions
Severe weather conditions
Hostile Native American tribes
Hostile Native American tribes
Abundant natural resources
Abundant natural resources
Rough Terrain
The correct answer is: Abundant natural resources.
what best summarizes this passage
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The Oregon Trail was made more accessible by missionaries who helped define the route.
The Oregon Trail was made more accessible by missionaries who helped define the route.
The Oregon Trail was developed by the military to monitor interactions between Native American groups and settlers.
The Oregon Trail was developed by the military to monitor interactions between Native American groups and settlers.
The Oregon Trail was first used by Mormons fleeing religious persecution.
The Oregon Trail was first used by Mormons fleeing religious persecution.
The Oregon Trail grew from small beginnings to a major migration route.
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The Oregon Trail was made more accessible by missionaries who helped define the route.
The Oregon Trail was made more accessible by missionaries who helped define the route.
The Oregon Trail was developed by the military to monitor interactions between Native American groups and settlers.
The Oregon Trail was developed by the military to monitor interactions between Native American groups and settlers.
The Oregon Trail was first used by Mormons fleeing religious persecution.
The Oregon Trail was first used by Mormons fleeing religious persecution.
The Oregon Trail grew from small beginnings to a major migration route.
The correct answer is: The Oregon Trail grew from small beginnings to a major migration route.
How did the invention of the steam engine affect transportation?(1 point)
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Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.
Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.
DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Responses
Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.
Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.
DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
The correct answer is: Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Which of the following was one cause of the Mexican-American War?(1 point)
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The United States annexed Texas.
The United States annexed Texas.
President Polk purchased Texas.
President Polk purchased Texas.
Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
Mexico offered to sell California.
Responses
The United States annexed Texas.
The United States annexed Texas.
President Polk purchased Texas.
President Polk purchased Texas.
Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
Mexico offered to sell California.
The correct answer is: The United States annexed Texas.
"I shall never surrender or retreat…I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism and everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all [speed]…"
----William B. Travis
Use the passage to answer the question.
How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans?
(1 point)
Responses
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
----William B. Travis
Use the passage to answer the question.
How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans?
(1 point)
Responses
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
The correct answer is: It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
Which of the following was a result of the U.S.-Mexican War?(1 point)
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It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
It united Americans against a common enemy.
It united Americans against a common enemy.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power.
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It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
It united Americans against a common enemy.
It united Americans against a common enemy.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power.
The correct answer is: It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
Use the map to answer the question.
What main reason Congress initially refused to annex Texas is supported by the information on this map?
(1 point)
Responses
If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.
If the United States annexed Texas, slave states would almost certainly outnumber free states.
What main reason Congress initially refused to annex Texas is supported by the information on this map?
(1 point)
Responses
If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would enter as a free state and anger Southerners.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.
If the United States annexed Texas, it would jeopardize the country’s other claims in California.
If the United States annexed Texas, slave states would almost certainly outnumber free states.
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